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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1919

Page

8

Engagement of Loring Small and Alice Bates Announced

Engagement of Loring D. Small of Charles Town Massachusetts and Miss Alice R. Bates of Revere Massachusetts announced by Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Bates Jr. of Revere. Bates is secretary of Massachusetts Casualty Co. Small formerly of Bath, employed as machinist at Charlestown Navy Yard. No wedding date set.

Charles H. Bates, Jr Revere Mass Alice R. Bates Loring D. Small Charlestown Bath Nates J. Jenks Mitchell West Bath Miss Bates Massachusetts Casualty Co Boston Mr. Small Charles T. Small Lower High Street Colonial Club of Charlestown Navy Yard A. D. Adams Loyal Bible People’s Church Sherman L. Morse Robert Oliver Winfield Groves Clarence Blaisdeh S. A. Evans The Madelyn Dennison Freeport Leon Pennell Robert Cotton Stonington A. McFarland Bangor H. Elmer Williams France Neu Chateau Williams Germany States Edgar Williams William E. Murphy Portland Wilton Bates Bath City Hospital Thatcher Pinkham Eugene Spinney Harry Oliver Walter Morse Gus Small Albertha Williams Walter Marco Josephine Pushard Topsham Charles Williams Marion Morse Herbert Morse Charles Small Ralph Merry Keene, N. H Charles H. Werkins Susie Merry Charles Stinson

Heath and others face court actions in Sagadahoc

A Sagadahoc county court session returned a guilty verdict against Irving Heath for breaking and entering with intent to commit a felony at Kendall mill, with a $100 fine plus costs or a year in jail. Other cases included liquor possession pleas, an escape from the county building, a dangerous weapon assault, and four divorces granted to Bath residents.

Irving Heath Kendall Mill Philbrook Sagadahoc County John Savatelli Savatelli Sabatino Garido Kenneth Witham R. W. Conforth Frank Dingley Witham Aderton Court House Stacey Moore Bay Point John A. Steadman Georgetown Justice Philbrook Heath Annie Gertrude Hobbs Edward M. Hobbs Bath Anna B. Cadigan Roswell P Cadigan Elizabeth FE. Worthing Dwight J. Worthing Maud H. Cotton George F. Cotton Topsham

Verdict vacated in Pinkham case

In Cumberland County Superior Court Portland Judge Sanborn ruled a directed verdict of guilty in the Pinkham polygamy case was unauthorized. Carrie May Pinkham 18 former Bath resident retracts not guilty plea, will report to deputy sheriff, and pursue habeas corpus for release. Her husband’s divorce libel remains pending.

Cumberland County Superior Court Portland Carrie May Pinkham Bath Sanborn Mary S. Burnham Henry ©. Sullivan Richmon

Miners Daughter play delights Richmond audience at Beulah Lodge

A Columbia stage night in Richmond presented Dot the Miner's Daughter under Queen Esther Rebekah lodge auspices. Ebony and Aunt Hepsibah provoked continuous laughter as Edin Baker Mary Shaw Melita Stewart Harry Tarr Dr. F B Peabody and others acted in a farmer home plot with a stolen confession and a surprising father reveal ending in marriage and happiness. Ushers in white included Mrs Charles Oliver Miss May Condon and several others.

Columbia Ebony Hepsibah Queen Esther Rebekah Lodge Beulah Rebekah Jodge Richmond David Mason Edwin Baker Mary Shaw Arthur Floyd Harry Tarr Dolores Floyd Dot Melita Stewart Hespibah F. B. Peabody Queen Esther Lodge Charles Oliver May Condon Nellie Condon Lilias Larrabee Pearl Hall Cora Martin Maveris Jenkins Phyllis Hall Marion Phillips Sarah Wade Cornelia Lord

Carnival Opening in Bath This June on Kimball Field

The Bath outdoor amusement season starts June 2 with a big carnival on Kimball field off North street. The Bath Metal Trades council has organized it to rival last summer's Ports mouth show, which aims to tour New England states. The local council expects strong attendance and a successful run through the week.

Bath Kimball Field North Street Bath Metal Trades Council Portsmouth Metal Ace Council New England

Special Pomona Week at West Bath Grange Hall

Sagadahoc Pomona grange plans a special meeting to confer the fifth degree on several candidates at West Bath grange hall Monday night followed by the regular meeting. If a doughnut sale occurs proceeds go to the Salvation Army in Bath. West Bath grange has pledged $10 with the sale proceeds added to the pledge.

Sagadahoc Pomona Grange West’ Bath Grange Hall Grange Salvation Army Bath West Bath Grange

Grandson of Bath Cited for Bravery

Harold I Magoun grandson of Bath and son of Prof Herbert W Magoun of Cambridge joined the Sanitary Service Unit No 544 in Boston in 1917. He was gassed at Lorraine and evacuated nine men before stopping. His unit faced heavy losses and multiple ambulance destructions with 40 percent casualties. An ancestor, Hon David C Magoun, was Bath's first mayor.

Bath Herbert W. Magoun Cambridge Green Street Harold I .Magoun Sanitary Service Unit No. 544 Boston Red Cross Ambulance Company 17 U.S. Army Ambulance Service Harold Lorraine Chateau Thierry David C. Magoun

Men Host Social at Central Chapel in Pleasant Evening

Despite storms a strong crowd gathered at Central chapel for a church men’s program. The church quartet and soloists Miss Oliver Mrs Appleton Mr Thompson Mr Shaw and Donald Wishart performed to enthusiastic reception. Ice cream cakes coffee and crackers were served as members presented new silverware to the church.

Central Chapel Oliver Appleton Thompson Shaw John Shaw Davey Margaret Hanson Owen J. Ledyard Charles Laing W. E F. Chase William V. Percy

Gorges Ferry Tour Sparks Shoreline Excitement

The Maine Central ferry boat Ferdinand Gorges traveled to Boston on Tuesday for annual overhauling. It passed Portland early, causing much excitement alongshore as residents feared a house had broken loose.

Portland Maine Central Ferdinando Gorges Boston Gorges

Vinson Mclean Deaths Tragic Toll In Maine Summers

The Washington wealth heir Vinson Mclean, a ten year old known as the millionaire baby, died in an accident marking a somber chapter for his Maine summers and family.

Lar Harbor Vinson Mclean Washington Maine

Danny Lorraine Beats Buddy Dolan On Points In Portland

Danny Lorraine of Bath won on points in six rounds against Buddy Dolan of Lawrence at Pine Tree A C in Portland. Lorraine showed power and steady growth, while Dolan, an experienced foe from Massachusetts, was staggered by Lorraine’s solid wallops. The card also featured Kid Sullivan stopping Young Flanagan and Babe Ruth winning a preliminary by technical knockout over Red McGowan, with Frankie Burns and Dutch Brandt headlining.

Danny Lorraine Bath Texas Kid Steiner Buddy Dolan Lawrence Mass Pine Tree A. C Portland Lorraine Danny Boston Massachusetts Arthur Sullivan Topsham Kid Young Flanagan Manchester N. H Babe Ruth Red McGowan Frankie Burns Dutch Brandt Frankie Brown DeRise Brooklyn

Panhandling Charge Shrouds Bath Larceny Suspect Frasier

Lawrence Frasier, sought by Bath police for bicycle larceny, was detained in Boston by federal agents on a panhandling technical charge. He wore an army uniform and claimed blood poisoning from wound treatment to solicit arms, drawing scrutiny from Gov Coolidge and secret service. Further charges were found, warrant taken, and release postponed at least six months.

Lawrence Frasier Bath Department of Justice Boston Abrams Oliver Frasier Army Gov. Coolidge Secret Service

Street mud prompts rider to defend sidewalk ride

William Edgecomb told Judge Keegan in municipal court that Washington street near Milan street was muddy when he rode his motorcycle on the sidewalk Monday evening. A police officer seized the machine and Edgecomb was fined five dollars for sidewalk riding as cyclists grow wary. The article notes the spring weather has hindered a new straw hat.

Washington Street Milan Street William Edgecomb Keegan Edgecomb

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Bath Opera House Cecil B. Demille Constance Talmadge Who Cares Tom MIX In Hell Liberty Theatre Photoplay Dorothy Dalton Enid Bennett Mary Maclaren Klippell Place Middle Street Kennebec 1 Perfection Pictures Standard Oil Company OF New York DILCO Loring Small Winneyance Alice Bates Independent the Houses of Kuppenheimer Kuppenheimer Bankok John J. Desmond Pinkham Central Conley’s Specialty Store
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